INXS is an Australian rock band originally fronted by the charismatic Michael Hutchence, until his death in 1997. The band sought a new lead singer on the CBS reality television show Rock Star: INXS and continue to record and tour with winner J.D. Fortune.
In February 2009 J.D. Fortune told reporters he had been fired from the band without warning. He also said he had spent all his money recording a solo album and was living in his car. INXS' manager Chris Murphy said Fortune's allegations were false and that the singer had not been fired. Murphy also said, prior to Fortune talking to the press, the band had been expecting to record and tour with him in the future.http://www.musicradar.com/news/guitars/the-tale-of-jd-fortune-and-inxs-gets-weirder-198685
Current Members
- Garry Gary Beers
- Tim Farriss
- Kirk Pengilly
- Andrew Farriss
- Jon Farriss
Early History
Notable Albums
Featured Videos of INXS
In the first video INXs sings I need you tonight. In the second video the band INXS performs Don't change Live in San Fransisco in 1998.
Featured Videos of INXS
In the first video INXs sings I need you tonight. In the second video the band INXS performs Don't change Live in San Fransisco in 1998.
References
Fast Facts
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Genre
Rock, pop
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Years Active
1977-present
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Hometown
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Original Members
Michael Hutchence, Kirk Pengilly, Tim Farriss, Jon Farriss, Andrew Farriss and Garry Beers
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Grammy Awards
3
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Fact:
Singer Michael Hutchence was found dead on November 22, 1997
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Fact:
It is believed Hutchence's death was accidental, caused by autoerotic asphyxiation
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Fact:
Since 1997, INXS has worked with a number of singers including Terence Trent D'Arby and Jon Stevens
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Fact:
In 2005 J.D. Fortune was named new lead singer
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Fact:
Fortune left the band in 2009
